These visual novels might've passed you by, but fans of the genre need to go back and try out these five great games.

A rare piece of history arrives in ruins, and now collectors wonder if it’s even safe to ship anything valuable anymore. Spike Chunsoft hasn't revealed a lot of information about Danganronpa 2x2 yet, ...

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Visual novels occupy an unusual space in the gaming industry — not quite like the conventional idea of a “game” but still part of the broad category of interactive media. Besides gameplay, they differ ...

Steam is currently holding its Visual Novel Fest where there are deep discounts on narrative heavy games. Lying at the intersection between books and games, visual novels allow you to make decisions ...

Skeith has been a gamer for over two decades now and has decided to take pen to paper for Hardcore Gamer. Capable of playing games at incredible speeds, you can rely on them to write about them in ...

While most visual novel games aren’t going to flex the muscle of a PlayStation 5, sometimes you just want to relax and settle in with a good story. Luckily there is a superb selection of games to ...

Visual novel games come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are rich fantasy epics with 42 branching paths and hidden easter eggs, while others are bite-sized gems that are perfect for cozy train ...

A great visual novel has dialogue-driven adventures envelop players in intriguing and mysterious worlds where every decision can lead to a series of satisfying conclusions. With a focus on incredible ...

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